Indian Red
A grounded, rustic shade of brick red
Indian Red is a warm, earthy tone with a grounded, rustic feel. This brick red balances saturation and warmth, making it useful for bold branding or attention-grabbing accents. The hex code for Indian Red is #cd5c5c. Pair it with soft creams or dark grays to keep the composition legible. Black text is readable against this background, offering enough contrast for accessibility.
About Indian Red
Sun-baked clay tiles on a slow afternoon
What does indian red mean?
Indian Red often calls to mind clay pots, adobe walls, rusted metal, and brick left out in the weather. Its mid-level lightness and softened saturation keep the warmth low and even, so it feels settled rather than urgent.
Where you see indian red
- terracotta plant pots
- red brick
- rusted iron
- adobe walls
- sandstone cliffs
- dried chili powder
What it works for
It works well for pottery branding, restaurant menus, warm accent walls, and packaging that wants earthiness without loudness.
What colors go with indian red?
Sage #9caf88Sage cools its warmth and keeps both colors soft and grounded.Cream #fffdd0Cream lightens the mood and gives the red room to breathe.Teal #008080Teal sits opposite on the wheel, so the red reads sharper.Mustard #ffdb58Mustard shares its warmth and adds brightness without clashing.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal darkens the scene and makes the red feel richer.
Questions about Indian Red
What is the hex code for Indian Red?
Indian Red is #cd5c5c. In RGB that is rgb(205, 92, 92), in HSL hsl(0, 53%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 55%, 20%.
Is Indian Red readable on white or black?
Indian Red has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.